Lots for Tots South Staffordshire issue 8

Issue 08

es v i f r e d e un h t h t i w e v i v r H ow t o su July-September 2015

Lots for Summer

The best places & events to take your family this summer

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Family friendly events in your area

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Welcome to Issue 8...

Summer is here! Welcome to your summer edition of Lots for Tots. We’ve been squirrelling away over the past 3 months to find you the best family friendly events around South Staffordshire and Sutton Coldfield this summer.

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Lots on Local... July Fri 3rd-Sun 12th July

The Lichfield Festival

Lichfield WS13 7LD The Lichfield Festival brings the best national and international artists and performers to the West Midlands each year for a summer celebration of classical music, dance, drama, film, jazz, literature, poetry, visual arts and world music. www.lichfieldfestival.org Sat 11th July - Sun 6th September

JCB Themed Maize Maze

National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ Take on the huge JCB-themed 10 acre maze with 3 miles of pathways, bridges and viewing towers. The maze will feature an intricate design of a huge JCB digger.

Visitors can take part in the maze trail to collect the parts needed to build a JCB. There’s also a mini maze for those with smaller feet! Open 10am - 6pm everyday Tel: 01283 533933 info@adventurefarm.co.uk www.adventurefarm.co.uk Fri 17th - Sun 19th July

Middle of Nowhere Festival Lower Drayton Farm, Lower Drayton Lane, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5RE A weekend packed with great live music & fun for the whole family, all in a friendly farm location with day & camping tickets available.

Family farm fun, circus workshops, stalls, children’s craft activities, maize maze & more. www.monmusicfestival.co.uk Sat 18th July - Sun 6th September

Summer Holiday fun on the farm

Lower Drayton Farm, Lower Drayton Lane, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5RE Take on the Maize Maze challenge, hop on a fun & informative farm trailer ride, stroll around the woodland walk and nature trail and meet our friendly animals before letting the kids let off steam on the adventure play ground with its swings and zip wire ‘death 4

slide’. Younger children will enjoy the ride-on tractors and special toddlers’ play area with sand pit, while our indoor play room provides somewhere for babies to play and often has arts & craft activities for youngsters to enjoy.

Pony rides and other special activities may also be available, depending on the weather. www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Sat 18th July 10am-5pm

Bugs are Brilliant Trail

The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford ST17 0WT Explore the world of insects around the Wolseley Centre trails. Complete your activity sheet to win a prize! Drop in throughout the summer holidays. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk Sun 19th July 10am-6pm

10th Birthday Fun Day

Trentham Monkey Forest, Stone Road, Trentham ST4 8AY The 10th Birthday Fun Day will not only include multiple shows and appearances from Michaela Strachan, but the park will be filled with a whole range of activities including face painting and wildlife displays all included within the normal entrance price. www.trentham-monkey-forest.com Sun 19th July 11am & 1.30pm

Pongo’s Party

Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Lichfield A brand new show for 2015 with CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher and Nicole Davis.

With a colourful farmyard and host of loveable puppet characters, Pongo’s Party is a family show particularly suitable for 3 - 7 year olds. Box Office: 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Wed 22nd July - Wed 2nd September 11am-3pm

Wednesday Craft Drop-Ins

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, Cannock WS12 1TD Join us for our Record Breakers themed holiday workshops, a different theme each

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Lots on Local... July - August week, attend two drop-ins and get your third free and a free drink for your grown-up! £2 per child. www.museumofcannockchase.org Wed 22nd July - Wed 2nd September

Wildlife Wednesdays

National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas DE13 7AR Bug explorer backpacks, pond dipping, den building, wildlife craft & themed weeks. www.thenma.org.uk Sat 25th July 11am-4pm

Romans- Past, Present & Future Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford, Cannock WS12 1TD Join us to celebrate the Festival of British Archaeology by looking at the Romans in much detail and their past, present and future! We will have many activities for you to get involved in and opportunities to learn more about British History! www.museumofcannockchase.org Mon 27th July

Rainbow Rhyme Summer Workshop St Anne’s Church, Bridle Lane, Streetly We will be making instruments and ‘visiting’ a different country each session exploring different music, cultures and stories, refreshments included too.

To book call Sarah on 07917 607008 or email enquiries@rainbowrhyme.co.uk Thu 30th July

TinyTalk Summer Session Namco Funscape 9:45-10:45am 0-18mth (£5.50 per class per family) 11am-12pm 18mth+ (£6 per class per family) Leyfields Children’s Centre 1-2pm 0-18mth (£5.50 per class per family) Learn how to use simple signs (BSL) & gestures to allow communication with preverbal children. For the more active toddlers join in with parachute activities & much more to help encourage more speech while having signing to help where needed.

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Spaces are limited so booking is required, contact Felicity on 07724 626 394 or email felicityh@tinytalk.co.uk Sat 1st August 11am

The Adventures of Robin Hood Tamworth Assembly Rooms, Corporation Street, Tamworth B79 7DN The show is aimed firmly at a family audience There is exciting swordplay, fast action, catchy brand new sing along songs, puppets and humour. The Adventures of Robin Hood will delight families with children aged 4-9.

Box Office: 01827 709618 www.tamworthassemblyrooms.co.uk Sun 2nd August 12-4pm

Summer Family Day

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, Cannock WS12 1TD We will have lots of fun and games, stalls, craft activities and shows. This event is lots of fun for the whole family, come along and enjoy! The galleries, gift shop and coffee shop will be open as normal. www.museumofcannockchase.org Mon 3rd, 12th & 24th August

Rainbow Rhyme Summer Workshops St Anne’s Church, Bridle Lane, Streetly We will be making instruments and ‘visiting’ a different country each session exploring different music, cultures and stories, refreshments included too.

To book call Sarah on 07917 607008 or email enquiries@rainbowrhyme.co.uk Wed 5th August from 5.30pm

Jungle Book

Best Western Premier Moor Hall Hotel, Moor Hall Drive, Sutton Coldfield B75 6LN Packed with fun, music, laughter and plenty of audience participation this mini pantomime is a treat for the whole family!

This is an open air production so please bring a folding seat or blanket. Hog roast, bar and gate opens at 5.30pm.

Tel: 0121 308 3751 or email: conferenceandevents@moorhallhotel.co.uk

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Muddy Good Fun on the farm!

DONKEY RIDES (CHECK AVAILABILITY ON DAY) CHILDREN’S FARM COURTYARD GAMES BOUNCY CASTLE PICNIC & PLAY AREA

FFriendly riendly Animals • Nature Trail Woodland Walk • Adventure Playground Summer Maize Maze • Farm Trailer Ride s Pony Ride s • Se asonal Fun • Craf ts & more!

Open weekends & school holidays Easter > late Oct Visit www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk for times & admission info

Capture tiny hands and feet for ever!

Clay imprints, 3D impressions and prints on pots!

Call to book an appointment or to discuss options.

The Promenade, Barton Marina, Barton under Needwood, DE13 8DZ

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August

Wed 5th August 6pm

Sun 16th August 11am-5pm

Theatre in the Gardens- Mr Stink

Magna Carta 800th Anniversary

Shugborough Estate, Milford, Stafford ST17 0XB An outdoor show packed with fun, humour and a heart-warming message, this brand new adaptation of Mr Stink with some audience participations suitable for the whole family to enjoy. www.shugborough.org.uk

Stafford Castle & Visitor Centre, Newport Road, Stafford ST16 1DJ Glimpse the medieval world with costumed characters and hands on activities. Witness the sights and sounds of the medieval world; with sword play, music, dancing and games. Meet peddlers, peasants, knights and damsels. History trail, guided tours, hands on arms and armour, coin minting and brass rubbing. Create your own medieval document in our calligraphy workshops. www.staffordbc.gov.uk/heritage

Every Wednesday in August 11.30am-1pm & 2-3.30pm

Wacky Wednesdays

Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon Street, Lichfield WS13 7AD Themed summer craft workshops for children 5-12 years. A different theme each week. £2 per child, booking advised.

Tel: 01543 306260 Email: enquiries@erasmusdarwin.org Thu 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th August 10.30am-1pm

Summer Fun at Sam’s House

Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Breadmarket Street, Lichfield WS13 6LG Drop in arts and crafts fun throughout the holiday with a different activity every week. www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk Thu 13th, 20th & 27th August

TinyTalk Summer Sessions

Namco Funscape 9:45-10:45am 0-18mth (£5.50 per class per family) 11am-12pm 18mth+ (£6 per class per family) Leyfields Children’s Centre 1-2pm 0-18mth (£5.50 per class per family) Learn how to use simple signs (BSL) & gestures to allow communication with preverbal children. For the more active toddlers join in with parachute activities & much more to help encourage more speech while having signing to help where needed.

Spaces are limited so booking is required, contact Felicity on 07724 626 394 or email felicityh@tinytalk.co.uk for more information 8

Sun 16th August 1.30pm

The Tales of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny Dosthill Park, Tamworth With live music and all your favourite characters from the Peter Rabbit tales, Quantum Theatre’s delightful new production provides a magical and enchanting experience for young and old alike. Gates open 45 minutes prior to performance. Picnics and blankets welcome.

Please note there is a short walk across the grass to the performance area. This may be restrictive for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

Box Office: 01827 709618 www.tamworthassemblyrooms.co.uk Mon 17th August 11am-3pm

World War ll Day

Staffordshire Regimental Museum, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield WS14 9PY Come along to this fantastic WW2 themed event with an impressive selection of stalls, music, fashion, food and other delights that probably won’t be covered by your ration book (but we’ll make an exception)! www.staffordshireregimentmuseum.com Fri 21st - Sat 22nd August

Tree Fu Tom Live

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LT Join CBeebies star, Tree Fu Tom, as he takes to the stage in his first nationwide ‘live’ tour!

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pottery painting, cafe, parties, gifts baby prints on pottery including: Plates, bowls, mugs Photo frames, tiles Silver jewellery Marble hand casts Tue-Sat 10am-5pm

Booking advisable - please call to reserve your table

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Lots on Local... August - September Full of fun, music and laughter, Tom will need your help to do the Tree Fu moves that could help save the day. Be part of the magic!

Box Office: 01785 619080 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Tue 25th - Wed 26th August 11am & 3pm

Animal Alphabet

Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Lichfield Animal Alphabet, which began life as a BBC series of 6 programmes is now set for the theatre stage. It’s fun, educational and fully interactive with any audience. All you need to do is join in!! Box Office: 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Wed 26th - Sat 29th August

Beauty and the Beast Summer Pantomime Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LT Creative Stage Productions have combined the popular fairy tale with all the traditions of pantomime with plenty of audience participation kids will love.

Box Office: 01785 619080 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Sat 29th - Sun 30th August 9am-5pm

Lichfield Food Festival

Local and regional chefs will be cooking up a storm this summer at Lichfield’s free entry food festival. The organisers behind Lichfield Food Festival are inviting food lovers to join them in the historic city of Lichfield for a weekend that celebrates local food producers, top local chefs and the city’s food venues. www.lichfieldfood.co.uk Thu 3rd September 9.30am-4pm

Antiques Roadshow

Trentham Gardens, Stone Road, Trentham ST4 8JG BBC One’s ever popular Sunday evening programme Antiques Roadshow will be filming at Trentham Gardens. www.trentham.co.uk

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Sat 5th September

Stafford Arts Festival

Dancers, musicians, and artists will be taking to the streets of Stafford for the town’s 5th Arts Festival. The event will include a range of FREE art and craft workshops to get involved in, as well as dancers and musicians providing a carnival atmosphere. www.staffordbc.gov.uk Sat 5th September 10am-4.30pm

Whittington Country Fair

Vicarage Lane, Whittington WS14 9LQ Now in its 12th year - a celebration of the countryside for all the family. There will again be a host of popular arena attractions, traditional arts and craft stalls, animal attractions, classic vehicles, bar, food and much more. Why not also come along and bring your dog and enter the dog show, or have a tractor trailer ride in the countryside. www.whittingtonandfisherwick.org.uk Sat 5th - Sun 6th September & every weekend in September

Spudfest- Harvest your own potatoes

National Forest Adventure Farm, Postern Road, Tatenhill, Burton upon Trent DE13 9SJ Each weekend this September when you visit the Farm you can pick your own potatoes to take home! Each child will be given a bag to fill and then you can dig in our potato plot and enjoy eating the ultra fresh spuds! www.adventurefarm.co.uk Sat 12th September

First Stages - Me and my Cat? Birmingham Rep Theatre, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2EP When Detective K answers a call from a boy called Nicholas she is surprised to see a picture of a cat on her phone screen!

Using projection, bags of ingenuity and a hefty dollop of fun this is a fast paced, action packed story for all the family.

Box Office 0121 236 4455 www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

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Lots on Local... September Sun 20th September 11am & 2pm

Sun 27th September 2.30pm

The Chris & Pui Show

Ministry of Science Live

Tamworth Assembly Rooms, Corporation Street, Tamworth B79 7DN Incy Wincy, Twinkle, Old MacDonald, Humpty, Granny Humpty and many more of your favourite Chris & Pui characters will be dropping in along with the toys – Tom, Momo, Teddington, Stuffy and Miss Mouse.

Bring your character toy along too but please look after it! With songs, comedy sketches, a dash of magic and heaps of joining in, this is a family show for children aged two to a hundred and two.

Box Office: 01827 709618 www.tamworthassemblyrooms.co.uk

Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Lichfield Please keep your head firmly on your shoulders, and your arms, legs and feet inside the ride at all times! This is not your ordinary science show - it comes with a bang.

It comes with a whoosh. But most of all is comes with a hovercraft built on stage....

Oh, and a Human Cannon too!

From the creative team behind Brainiac Live this amazing new production takes a highly entertaining approach to science communication and looks at the inventors and engineers who have shaped and inspired the modern world that we live in. Join the super talented presenters and the voiceover from above (X Factor’s Peter Dickson) as they take you on a journey using brilliantly designed demonstrations with a few loud bangs to lead the way. Fingers in ears advised....

Box Office: 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com

Sun 20th September 12-6pm

Family Funday

Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter ST14 8BD A day for the whole family to enjoy, with activities and entertainment for the children and seven jump races for the grown-ups! www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk Sun 20th September from 12pm

The Big Hoot Family Sunday Lunch Best Western Premier Moor Hall Hotel, Moor Hall Drive, Sutton Coldfield B75 6LN Enjoy a 2 course hot and cold buffet lunch (main course and dessert) with something to tempt every member of the family., When lunch is finished there’s a fascinating falconry display out on the lawns, get up close and personal to real live owls, follow our woodland owl trail and it is your last chance to see our Love Owl, one of the 90 individually designed owls on Birmingham’s Big Hoot trail. www.moorhallhotel.co.uk

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Sunday 27th Sept 2.30-4.20pm Boley Park, Lichfield WS14 9XU For September & other dates please visit

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Sun 27th September 2.30-4.20pm

Nearly New Baby & Kids Sale

Boley Park, Lichfield WS14 9XU Buyers get excellent quality, pre-loved clothes, toys, baby equipment at a fraction of the high street cost. Buyers Admission £1.50 Children Free. www.mommasandshoppers.co.uk

Event details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.

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Library Sessions Storytime (under 5’s) Brereton Shenstone Stafford

2.15-2.45 10.30-11 11-11.30

Baby Bounce & Rhyme (under 3’s) Mon Fri Tue

Play & Stay

Barton u N’wood 10.15-11.45 2nd Wed of Mth Heath Hayes 2.30-4 Thu

Toddler/Tot Time (crafts) Burntwood Burton on Trent Cannock Shenstone

Toy Library

10.30-11.15 9.45-10.30 10-10.45 10-10.45

Barton under Needwood Burton on Trent

Tue Wed Fri Thu Wed Wed

Baswich Brereton Burntwood Burton on Trent

2-2.30 Wed 11-11.30 Fri 10-10.30/11-11.30 Thu 10.15-10.45 Tue 11.15-11.45 Fri Cannock 10.30-11 Thu Heath Hayes 9.30-10 Fri Hednesford 10.45-11.15 Fri Holmecroft 10.30-11 Tue Lichfield 10-10.30 Tue Norton Canes 9.30-10 Fri Penkridge10-10.30 Fri Rising Brook 10.30-11 Fri Rugeley 10-10.30 Mon Shenstone 10.30-11 Tue Stafford 10-10.30 Wed Sutton Coldfield 9.30-10 every other Fri Tamworth 11-11.30 Wed/Fri

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Lots on Weekly...

Stafford & Cannock

Most classes are Term-Time only

Armitage Bump & Baby Group 10am-12pm Mon Play & Stay 1-2.30pm Tue Armitage Toddler Group 1-2.45pm Thu Armitage Village Hall

Brereton Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Tue Brereton Community Centre

Brocton Mother & Toddler 10-11.30am Wed Brocton Village Hall

Boney Hay Bright Stars Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon Boney Hay Children’s Centre

Cannock Bambinos Toddler Group

9.30-11.30am Mon/Wed/Fri Avon Business & Leisure Centre

Pirate Play @ SNAP Cannock

Any 2 hrs 10am-3pm Mon/Tue SNAP Playground, Pye Green Road WS11 5RW

diddi dance 9.45-10.30/11-11.45am Tue

Avon Business & Leisure Centre Free trial class

Baby Rhyme 10-11am Tue

Bridgetown Children’s Centre

Grandparent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Wed Cannock Children’s Centre Fun Start Stay & Play 1.15-2.45pm Wed/Fri

St Barnabus Church, Hampton St

Doxey Tuneful Tots 10-11.30am Tue

Sutton Centre

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Hednesford Childminder Drop In 9.30-11am Mon Hednesford Children’s Centre Salvation Army Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon

Salvation Army

Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Wed Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall Little Friends 10am-12pm 3rd Fri of Mth Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd

Huntingdon Play & Stay 10-11.30am Mon Huntingdon Children’s Centre

Norton Canes Family Focus 9.30-11.30 Fri Norton Canes Children’s Centre

Rugeley Play & Stay 9.30-11 Thu/Fri St Paul’s Church Hall Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Thu St Paul’s Church Play & Stay 1.30-3pm Thu Weston Springs Children’s Centre

Stafford Holistic Horizons Baby Massage (8wk-8 mth)

Bookings only- see advert

Little Doves 9.30-10.15am Mon 1.30-3.30pm Thu Waterhouses Community Bungalow

Chuckle Journey 10-11.30am Mon

North End Community Centre, Holmcroft Road Call 07837 741510 to book

Bumps & Babies 10am-12pm Mon Breastfeeding Group 1.30-3pm Mon

Stafford Children’s Ctr, Faraday Rd

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Stafford & Cannock

Most classes are Term-Time only

Cafe Tots 11-2pm Mon-Fri Rising Brook Cafe, Rising Brook Church

Sticky Fingers 9.45-11.30am Thu Stafford Baptist Church

Development & Play 1-2.30pm 1st Tue of month

Little Kickers Sat

Stafford Children’s Centre, Faraday Road FREE

Praise and Play 10-11am Every other Wed St Mary’s Church

Chuckle & Chat 10.45-11.45am Wed

North End Community Centre, Holmcroft Rd Call 07837 741510 to book

Chuckle Mess 1.15-2.30pm Wed

Stafford Children’s Centre, Faraday Road Call 07837 741510 to book

Weeping Cross Post Natal Group 1.30pm-3pm Wed Weeping Cross Health Ctr

Stafford Twins Group 9.30-11.30am Thu Stafford Children’s Centre, Faraday Road

9-9.45am 3.5-5yrs 9.55-10.40am 2-3.5yrs 11-11.50am 5-7yrs Stafford Sports College, Wolverhampton Rd , ST17 9DJ

Little Kickers Sun

9am-9.50am 5-7yrs 10-10.45am 2-3.5yrs 11-11.45am 3.5-5yrs 12-12.50pm 5-7yrs 1-1.45pm 3.5-5yrs Beaconside Sports Centre, Staffordshire University, Weston Road ST18 0AD

Walton on the Hill Berkswich Parent & Toddler 1.30-3pm Tue

Methodist Church Hall

Baby Massage Classes

Little Friends Baby & Toddler Group

Learn a full body massage routine that will: • Enhance the bond with your baby • Improve your baby’s body awareness and coordination • Address common problems such as colic, wind and constipation • Help your baby to relax

Jenny is trained to the highest standards in infant massage teaching and offers baby massage teaching in a group class environment or on a one-to-one basis in your home. Based in South Stafford.

Suitable for babies from 8 weeks to pre-crawling.

Join us on the 3rd Friday of each month for themed fun, learning and friendship. Enjoy toys, sand play, stories, crafts and more! £3 per child inc snack for child and drink for adult. 10am - 12pm

For details call 01543 877 666 or email museumofcannockchase@wlct.org

Valley Road, Hednesford, Cannock WS12 1TD

Contact Jenny now: 07941185721 jenny@holistichorizons.co.uk www.facebook.com/ holistichorizonstherapies @holistic_jenny

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Lichfield & Tamworth

Most classes are Term-Time only

Burntwood Hammerwich Toddler 10am-12pm/1-3pm Mon

Burntwood Institute

Little Lambs Parent & Carer

Early Words Together 10-11am Tue/1-2pm Wed

Glascote Library

Ankermoor Stay & Play 9.15-11am Wed

Ankermoor School

10-11.30am Mon/ Fri Redwood Community Centre, Aspen Grove

Tots Library 9.30-10.30am Wed

Play Time 1.30-3pm Fri

TinyTalk Baby & Toddler SigningThu 9.45-10.45am 0-18mths 11am-12pm 18mth+ Q Lounge, Namco Funscape B79 7ND

Springhill Children’s Centre

Little Kickers Sat

9am-12.45pm various age groups Burntwood Leisure Centre, High St, Chasetown

Lichfield diddi dance 9.45-10.30am Mon

St Chads Church Hall, WS13 7HD Free trial class

Wilnecote Library

TinyTalk Baby Signing 1-2pm Thu 0-18mths Leyfields Children’s Centre, Masefields Drive, Leyfields B79 8JB Stay & Play 9.15-11.15 Fri Coton Green Primary School Mini Me’s Mother & Toddler Group

Christchurch Under 5s 1.30-3pm Mon

9.30-11.30am Fri (fortnightly) Elford Village Hall

Emmanuel Toddlers 9.15-11.15am Tue

TinyTalk Baby Signing 10-11am Fri 0-18mths Dosthill Boys Club, Cadogan Rd, Dosthill B77 1PQ

Martin Heath Hll, Christchurch Ln

Emmanuel Christian Centre, Netherstowe

Toddler Rhyme Time 10.30-11.30am Tue

Lichfield Cathedral School, Longdon Green FREE. Booking essential

TinyTalk Baby Signing 10-11am Wed

Tesco Extra Community Room

Rhythm Time Thu

10.45am (toddler), 11.30am (baby) 11.30am Young baby (up to 6mth) NEW CLASS Holiday Inn Express, Wall Island WS14 0QP

Lichfield Twins Club 1-3pm Fri (1st & 3rd of mth) Charnwood Children’s Ctr

Tamworth TinyTalk Baby Signing Mon

9.30-10.30am 18mth+ 10.45-11.45am 0-18mth Grendon Community Centre, Boot Hill, Grendon

TinyTalk Toddler Signing 1-2pm Fri

Glascote Children’s Centre, Hawksworth, Glascote Heath B77 2ER

Little Kickers Sat

8.30-9.20am 5-7yrs 9.25-10.10am 2-3.5yrs 10.20-11.05am 3.5-5yrs 11.10-11.55am 2-3.5yrs Wilnecote Leisure Centre, Tinkers Green Rd, Wilnecote B77 5LF

Whittington Tree Tots Woodland Playgroup 10.30am – 12pm Mon Fisherwick Wood

Lichfield Parent & Toddlers 10-11.30am Thu Whittington Village Hall

Moorgate Babies and Toddler 1-3pm Tue

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Burton on Trent

Most classes are Term-Time only

Stapenhill Music development with fun! A music programme designed for children aged 2 to 4 years old

Jump for Joy 9.30-11.30am Mon St Peter’s Church, Stanton Rd Twins Group 10-11.30am Mon Harvey Girls 2-4pm Mon (Young

Tuesdays Term Time, Barton Village Hall 11.45am

Mums), Hill St Health Centre

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Parent & Toddler

10.45am-12pm Mon Christadelphian Church, Park Rd

St James’ Parent & Toddler 9-11am Tue/Thu St James’ Church Hall

Melody Bugs

11.45am-12.25pm Tue Barton Village Hall, Crowberry Ln

TinyTalk Baby Signing

10-11am/ 11.15am-12.15pm Wed St James’ Church Hall, St James’ Rd

Barton Toddler Group

9.15-11am Thu Barton Children’s Centre

Branston Parent & Toddler

9.45-11.15am Tue Branston Village Hall

Burton on Trent Make it Monday 10am-12pm Brewhouse Theatre FREE

Breastfeeding Drop In Cafe 11.30-12.30 Mon Waterloo St Children’s Centre

9.30-11.30am Mon Church Hall, Branston Rd

Harvey Girls 3-5pm Wed

(Young Mums) Queen St Community Centre

St Mary’s & St Mowden’s Toddler 10am-12pm Wed, Church Hall, Guild St

Anslow Parent & Toddler 1.30-3.15pm Thu Village Hall

TinyTalk Baby Signing

10-11am/ 11.15am-12.15pm Fri Marston’s Sports Club, Shobnall Rd DE14 2BG

Puddle Ducks

Kiddie Winks

10am-12pm Tue/Fri First Steps 9.30-11.15am Wed Hill St Health Centre, Hill St

Short Street Toddlers

9.45-11.45am Fri Short Street Methodist Chapel

Stretton Baby & Toddler

10-11.30am Tue/Fri St Mary’s Church Hall, Hillfield Ln

Stretton Pram Club

1.30-3pm Tue Main Street, Walton on Trent

Parent & Toddler 2-3pm Fri

Walton on Trent C of E Primary

Winshill Umbrella Club 9.30-11.15 Mon Harvey Girls 10.30-12.30pm Tue

9am-12pm Sat & Sun (Young Mums) DW Sports, Unit 11 Middleway Pk Mini Me’s 1-2.30pm Thu

Draycott in the Clay Tots Corner Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed Village Hall

Rolleston on Dove Rolleston Playgroup

10-11.30am Tue/Fri 0-3.5yr Rolleston Club, Burnside

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Dads 4 Dads Group

10am-12pm Sat Winshill Resource Centre

Tums to Tots drop in 9.30-11.30am Tue

Winshill Mini Fun Factory 10-11.30am Wed Winshill Methodist Church

Tots n Dots 9.15-11am Thu Gospel Hall, Hawfield Lane Little Gems 1-3pm Fri

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Sutton Coldfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Sutton Coldfield TinyTalk 9.30am (18 mth+),

10.45am (0-2yr) Mon Chester Road Baptist Church, B73 5HU

Rhythm Time Wed

Little Ducklings Stay n Play

Rhythm Time Wed

TinyTalk Fri 9.30-10.30am (0-2yrs) 10.45-11.45am (18mth+) 12-1pm (0-2yrs) Four Oaks Methodist Church

10am/ 11.20am (Walk-3yr) 10.40am (0-walk) Carpenter’s Arms, Boldmere

Britwell Playgroup

10.50am (Walk-3yr) 11.30am/12.15pm (0-walk) Mere Green Community Centre

Rainbow Rhyme

Holland House Buddies Breastfeeding Support

9.30-11.30am Mon Wylde Green United Reform Ch 10am (mixed age) Leighswood Childcare, Aldridge

Stay & Play

10-11.30am Mon (under 3’s) Emmanuel Church Hall, Birmingham Rd

Parent & Toddler Group

10am-12pm Mon Falcon Lodge Chapel, Reddicap Heath Road

diddi dance

11.45am-12.30pm Mon Mere Green Community Centre Free trial class

Parent & Toddler Group

9.30-11.30am Tue/Thu Four Oaks Methodist Church

Rhythm Time Tue

9.50am/ 10.30am/1.20pm (Walk3yr) 11.10/ 11.50am/ 2pm (0-walk) Mere Green Community Centre

Rainbow Rhyme

1.15pm (mixed age) Tue Ogley Hay Nursery, Brownhills

12.30-2.30pm 3rd Wed of mth Holland House Children’s Centre, Holland Road

Rhythm Time Thu

9.30am (2yr8mth-5yr) 10.10am (walk-3yr) 10.50am (0-walk) 11.35am (additional needs) Mere Green Community Centre

Little Lights Baby & Toddler Group 9.45-11.15am Thu St Michael’s Church Hall, Boldmere

Newhall Birmingham Buddies Breastfeeding Support 10-11.30am Thu New Hall Children’s Centre, Langley Hall Drive B75 7NQ

The Milk Bar Breastfeeding Support 10-11.30am Thu

The Hub, Mere Green Community Centre, Mere Green Road B75 5BT

Rhythm Time

TinyTalk 1.30-2.30pm (0-2 yr) Tue Thu 1.30pm (sitting-3yr) Brambles Children’s Centre, Yew Holland House Children’s Centre Tree B72 1RE Young Parents Group

1.30-3pm Tue Mere Green Community Ctr

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Mother & Toddlers

2.15-3.15pm Thu Evangelical Church, Egerton Rd

9.15-11am Fri Brampton Hall Community Ctr, New Oscott

Rhythm Time Fri

9.50am (2yr8mth-5yr) 10.30/ 11.50am (walk-3yr) 11.10am (0-walk) Ramada Hotel, Penns Lane, Walmley

Rainbow Rhyme

10am (mixed age) Fri 11am (babies) Streetly Association, Streetly

Little Kickers various age groups 9.15am-2pm Sat 8.15am-1pm Sun Coppice Primary School, Trinity Rd B75 6TJ

Rhythm Time Sat

9.45am (2yr8mth-5yr) 10.30am (walk-3yr) 11.15am (sitting-3yr) 1.30+ party bookings Mere Green Community Centre

Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change.

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For your local TinyTalk Baby Signing class contact: Charlotte on 07779 245 371 charlottew@tinytalk.co.uk www.tinytalk.co.uk/charlottew

Barton under Needwood, Burton & Hilton Felicity on 07724 626 394 felicityh@tinytalk.co.uk www.tinytalk.co.uk/felicityh

Tamworth & Atherstone

Lisa on 07851 627 651 lisama@tinytalk.co.uk www.tinytalk.co.uk/lisama

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